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Property Description
Timeless Charm Meets Modern Comfort in North Portland's Overlook Neighborhood! Welcome to this beautifully preserved 1912 bungalow, where classic Craftsman character blends seamlessly with thoughtful modern updates. Nestled on a quiet street in the coveted Overlook area, this home offers three spacious bedrooms and two full baths-perfect for everyday living and elevated entertaining. Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors, period-style lighting, and a warm designer-inspired color palette. A light-filled, spacious living room creates a welcoming atmosphere, while the formal dining room sets the stage for memorable gatherings. The fully remodeled kitchen features sleek black slate countertops, new cabinetry, a gas range, and a sizable dedicated pantry. Upstairs, a versatile bonus room makes an ideal home office, nursery, or creative studio. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated to complement the home's historic character. The full unfinished basement with a smooth concrete floor, laundry area, and generous ceiling height-offers endless possibilities for a gym, private studio, or additional living space. Outside, enjoy a private landscaped backyard with mature plantings, a spacious tool shed, and a charming front porch-perfect for relaxing on quiet evenings. Updates include Solar panels, additional insulation, automatic driveway gate, newer HVAC system, restored original double-hung windows, newer dishwasher and refrigerator, all-new interior and exterior paint, all-new window and door trim pain, and new tile in the main-level bathroom. With exceptional walkability to shops, restaurants, parks, bars, and public transit-and just minutes from downtown-this home captures the best of Portland living. [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10241907]
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5835 N Detroit Ave
General
- Sold For: $634,000
- Taxes: $4,688 (2024)
- Status: Sold
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RWMLS
- MLS ID: 460416101
- Added to Site: 121 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Concrete Floor, Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Pantry, Range Hood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Upper
- Bedroom 2: Main
- Bedroom 3: Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Main
- Kitchen: Main
- Dining Room: Main
- Storage: Lower
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Sidewalk
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fenced, Garden, Patio, Porch, Tool Shed
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- County: Multnomah
- Driving Directions: North of Killingsworth
School Information
- Midd School District: Ockley Green
- High School District: Roosevelt
- Elementary School: Beach
- Middle School: Ockley Green
- High School: Jefferson
Community
- Community Name: 141 - Portland North
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Mini Split
- Heating Type: Mini Split
- Heating Fuel: Electricity, Solar Supplemental
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
- Basement Desc.: Full Basement, Partially Finished
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 2,425
- Year Built: 1912
- Property Condition: Approximately
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
- Lot Size: 5, 000 to 6, 999 SqFt
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Level, Trees
Green Features
- Green Certified: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,688.87
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: Disclosure
- Property ID: R233707
Listed by eXp Realty, LLC (888) 814-9613, Zeljko Grahovac (503) 805-1118
Sold by Inhabit Real Estate (503) 762-7958, Michael Perkins
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Schools
Schools serving 5835 N Detroit Ave
School District:Portland School District 1j
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Beach Elementary School, Portland, OR 1710 North Humboldt Street, Portland, OR 97217 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Ockley Green 6031 North Montana Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Jefferson High School, Portland, OR 5210 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Roosevelt High School, Portland, OR 6941 North Central Street, Portland, OR 97203 | 9-12 | 3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5835 N Detroit Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/10/2025
Sold
$634,000
0.79%
MLS
9/19/2025
Listed
$629,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5835 N Detroit Ave, Portland, OR 97217 (MLS# 460416101) is a Single Family property that was sold at $634,000 on November 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 5835 N Detroit Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portland? You can browse all Portland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

